Nokia C300 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

The Nokia C300 launched in June 2023 at $139 as HMD's affordable big-screen option for the American market — sold through Walmart, Target, Best Buy and carriers like Tracfone and Consumer Cellular. Under the skin it is essentially the US variant of the Nokia C32 family: a Snapdragon 662 chip, 6.52-inch HD+ display, triple rear camera and 4000 mAh battery running full Android 12.

That family resemblance is also the trap. The global Nokia C32 — the phone most Pakistani buyers mean when they hear this name — has a 50 MP camera, a 5000 mAh battery, a glass back and Android 13.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

The C300 is a big, plain, sturdy phone: 166.7 mm tall, 190 g, glass front and plastic back in a single Blue colour, with splash and dust resistance. It looks and feels like what it is — a $139 American carrier phone built to survive, not to impress.

Display Features

The 6.52-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1600 (~269 ppi) with 400 nits typical brightness is a competent budget panel — decent for video and reading, with scratch-resistant glass for durability. The 60 Hz refresh rate is standard for the tier.

Processor and Performance

The Snapdragon 662 (11 nm, Kryo 260 cores, Adreno 610) gives the C300 the same mid-range-2020 heart as the C210. For everyday use — calls, messaging, browsing, video, casual games — it is smooth enough, and clearly more responsive than the Unisoc chips in the Go-edition Nokias.

RAM and Storage

A single configuration: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage (eMMC 5.1). Note that some third-party aggregators list 2 GB of RAM, but HMD's launch materials and GSMArena specify 3 GB — another reason to verify the exact unit in Settings rather than trusting a listing.

Camera Features

The triple rear camera — 13 MP wide with autofocus, 2 MP macro and an auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, portrait and night modes, 1080p video — is versatile on paper and basic in practice. Daylight shots are acceptable; the macro and auxiliary lenses add little real value; low light is weak.

Battery and Charging

The 4000 mAh battery with HMD's up-to-two-days claim is the C300's modest middle ground — a full day of moderate use is realistic, two days only for very light users. It is 1000 mAh short of the global C32's 5000 mAh cell, which tells you plenty about the family hierarchy.

Software and Updates

The C300 launched with full Android 12 — standard apps, standard Play Store, a modern-enough experience for a budget phone. That is a genuine advantage over the Go-edition Nokias: apps behave normally and compatibility headaches are fewer.

Connectivity and Additional Features

The Pakistan caveat, again: single Nano-SIM and US-tuned LTE bands. American carrier frequencies dominate the band list, and Pakistan's key Band 3 (1800 MHz FDD) is absent from its primary set — 4G compatibility with Jazz, Zong, Telenor or Ufone must be tested on the exact unit, not assumed.

Variants, Colours and Availability

One variant — 3 GB / 32 GB in Blue — sold from June 2023 at $139 through US retailers and carriers (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Consumer Cellular, Tracfone channels). Discontinued.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

No verified current Pakistan retail price exists — the C300 was never launched here, and any local figure is an individual seller's asking price for a specific imported or used unit. Its $139 US launch price is ancient history, not a guide to Pakistani asking prices.

PTA status is strictly per-device: check the IMEI in the PTA DIRBS system before buying. This US carrier phone was never PTA-approved at launch, so unregistered units risk network blocking, and any PTA tax belongs in the true-cost math.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages:

• Snapdragon 662 with full Android 12 — normal apps, smooth basic UI
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, FM radio
• Sturdy plastic build with splash/dust resistance and scratch-resistant glass
• Triple-camera versatility on paper; dedicated microSD slot
• 4000 mAh is adequate for a day of moderate use

Limitations:

• US-only release: single SIM, US LTE bands — verify Pakistani carrier 4G before buying
• Inferior to the global C32 in camera (13 MP vs 50 MP), battery (4000 vs 5000 mAh) and build
• Only 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage; no 5G, no NFC
• No confirmed software update commitment; stuck on Android 12
• Never officially sold in Pakistan: no warranty, per-unit PTA checks required

Who Should Consider This Phone?

The C300 suits one narrow buyer: someone offered a cheap imported unit who wants a sturdy backup with a normal (non-Go) Android experience for calls, WhatsApp and light apps — and who verifies band compatibility with their carrier first.

It is not for anyone who can get the global C32 instead: the C32's 50 MP camera, bigger battery, glass build and Android 13 make it the better phone wherever both are available. It is also not for dual-SIM users, gamers, or photographers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Nokia C300 in Pakistan?

There is no verified current retail price — the C300 was a US-only release never officially sold in Pakistan. Local figures are individual sellers' asking prices for imported/used units; confirm with Zohaan Mobile Gallery and never pay global-C32 money for a C300.

Is the Nokia C300 the same as the Nokia C32?

No — this is the key trap. The C300 is the US variant of the C32 family: 13 MP triple camera (vs 50 MP dual on the C32), 4000 mAh battery (vs 5000 mAh), plastic back (vs glass), Android 12 (vs 13) and single SIM.

Will the Nokia C300 work on 4G in Pakistan?

Uncertain. Its US-tuned LTE bands don't include Pakistan's key Band 3 (1800 MHz) in the primary set, so 4G may work partially depending on carrier and area.

Is the Nokia C300 PTA approved?

Not at launch — it was a US carrier phone. Check the specific unit's IMEI in the PTA DIRBS system; unregistered IMEIs can be blocked from Pakistani networks.

Does the Nokia C300 run Android Go?

No — it runs full Android 12, so standard apps behave normally, unlike the Go-edition C21/C22/C30.

Does the Nokia C300 have a fingerprint sensor?

Yes — side-mounted in the power button.

How much RAM does the Nokia C300 have?

3 GB RAM with 32 GB storage per HMD's launch materials and GSMArena — though some aggregators list 2 GB, so verify the exact unit in Settings.

Does the Nokia C300 support dual SIM?

No — single Nano-SIM only.

Final Verdict

The Nokia C300 is a competent American budget phone — Snapdragon 662, full Android 12, sturdy build — that becomes a complicated proposition the moment it crosses into Pakistan: single SIM, US bands, no PTA history, and a name that invites confusion with the superior global C32.

Call to Action

Looking for the best price on the Nokia C300 in Rahim Yar Khan? WhatsApp Zohaan Mobile Gallery at +92 305 8452080 for the confirmed current price, PTA verification of the exact unit, and warranty details. You can also visit our store (Shop No. 6, First Floor, Iqra Plaza, Railway Road, Rahim Yar Khan) and inspect the phone in hand before you buy.

See the listing: Nokia C300 at Zohaan Mobile Gallery. Or browse all mobiles for more budget options.